Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto
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Departing from Osaka, Kyoto
Miho Museum
- Step into I. M. Pei's masterpiece, the Miho Museum, and experience the dreamy beauty of an art sanctuary hidden in the mountains and a cherry blossom tunnel in spring.
- Explore the Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple and admire the mirror garden, reminiscent of Rurikoin Temple, immersing yourself in the tranquil Zen atmosphere of mossy stone steps and matcha sweets.
- If the temple is closed, visit Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei instead, and experience the origin of Japan's Sanno faith and the spiritually powerful monkey guardians.
- Visit the Lake Biwa Floating Torii Gate, a sacred place for photography enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery of Oki Island interwoven with the lake surface in the distance.
- In a single day, experience architectural aesthetics, Zen gardens, and natural lake views, and discover the diverse cultural charm surrounding Kyoto.
Good to know
- According to Japanese law, vehicle usage time cannot exceed 10 hours. Therefore, the tour guide may adjust the itinerary based on the actual conditions of the day. We appreciate your understanding.
- We will send an email with the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day between 20:00-21:00 (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM) on the day before the tour. Please check your inbox promptly. Emails may be mistakenly filtered into your spam folder. During peak season, there may be delays in sending the email. We apologize for any inconvenience. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. If you use WeChat, you can add the tour guide's account proactively based on the information in the email.
- Please note: As this is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages traveling in the same vehicle. We appreciate your understanding.
- To ensure your trip goes smoothly, please be sure to confirm the meeting location and avoid making temporary changes once it is confirmed. If you fail to board the vehicle due to a change of meeting location for personal reasons, we will not be able to issue a refund. We appreciate your understanding.
- We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests, but as this is a shared tour, seating is primarily allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please inform us in the remarks, and we will do our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the tour guide's coordination on the day. We hope you understand and are accommodating. Thank you for your understanding.
- During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the tour may be earlier or slightly later than scheduled. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification you receive the day before the tour. Please prepare accordingly in advance.
- As the day tour is a shared ride, we kindly ask that you arrive at the meeting location or attraction on time. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, and any incidental expenses and responsibilities incurred due to tardiness will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
- In the event of severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the park may adjust the operating hours of the rides or show times, or even cancel some projects and performances without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.
- This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff members have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities, communicate with you, and make alternative arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
- The transportation, sightseeing, and stopover times involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual conditions on the day. In special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions, with the consent of the guests, without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary.
- Each guest can bring one piece of luggage free of charge. Please indicate this in the "Special Requirements" section when placing your order. If you bring luggage without informing us one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the vehicle and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you boarding, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
- We will arrange different vehicle types based on the actual number of travelers. We cannot specify the vehicle type. Thank you for your understanding.
- It is not possible to leave the group early or depart midway during the tour. If you choose to leave the group midway, the uncompleted portion will be regarded as a voluntary abandonment, and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group. Thank you for your understanding.
- Seasonal limited-time events (such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flowering seasons, illuminations, fireworks displays, snow scenery viewing, hot spring season, festive activities, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather, or other force majeure factors, and specific arrangements may be adjusted. Therefore, please refer to the official notification. If we do not receive an official notification to cancel the event, we will arrange it according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special event does not meet expectations, no refund will be given. Please be aware of this.
- As the journey is long, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above times are estimates only. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. We will not be liable for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding.
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